CBS Cancels “Secret Talents of the Stars” April 10, 2008 3:25 pm
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After just one low-rated airing, CBS has pulled the reality show Secret Talents of the Stars. For the time being episodes of 48 Hours Mystery will fill the time period, until Shark returns from hiatus on April 29th. Secret Talents of the Stars attracted just 4.58M viewers and a 1.5/4 rating/share among adults 18-49.
Rob Corddry Cast as Ari Fleischer in Stone’s “W.”, Plus Script Review April 9, 2008 8:24 pm
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Yet another actor has been cast in the upcoming George W. Bush biopic W., this time it’s former press secretary Ari Fleischer. MTV is reporting that comedian Rob Corddry (The Daily Show) has been cast in the role. Given all the attention the film has received over the past few days, it’s no surprise that an early script has been leaked. Dated October 12, 2007 (and referred to as Bush at that point) you can read Slate’s opinion of the script here. W. will hit theaters sometime in 2009.
“Valkyrie” Pushed Back April 8, 2008 4:48 pm
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Only recently were new pictures from the Bryan Singer-directed, Tom Cruise-starring World War II thriller Valkyrie released, but word out of MGM and United Artists this week is that the film is being moved from October 3, 2008 to President’s Day Weekend February 13, 2009. More after the jump.
Thandie Newton to Play Condoleezza Rice in George Bush Biopic “W.” and Iaon Gruffudd Cast as Tony Blair April 8, 2008 4:41 pm
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The cast for Oliver Stone’s sure to be controversial biopic W. continues to fill out. According to The Hollywood Reporter, British actress Thandie Newton has signed on to portray Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, while Ion Gruffudd is in final negotiations to star as former British prime minister Tony Blair. In related news, THR sent forwarded the script to four Bush biographers. Check out the highlights after the jump.
“Speed Racer” Featurette April 8, 2008 4:26 pm
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ESurance has a new behind-the-scenes featurette for Iron Man that contains a good amount of new footage from the upcoming big screen adaptation as well as cast interviews. Check it out here.
Rachel Dawes Endorsing Harvey Dent (“The Dark Knight” Viral Video) April 8, 2008 4:09 pm
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I’ve got to hand it to Warner Bros. once again. They’ve done a terrific job with their promotion of the upcoming The Dark Knight and this video is no exception. Gotham City Assistant District Attorney Rachel Dawes (played by Maggie Gyllenhaal) has publicly announced her support of Harvey Dent for Gotham City District Attorney. Check out the video after the jump.
“The Dark Knight” Official Plot Synopsis April 6, 2008 2:19 am
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Warner Bros. has released a new official plot synopsis for the upcoming Batman Begins followup The Dark Knight. Check it out in its entirety after the jump.
“Dragonball” Set Photos April 6, 2008 2:17 am
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Some photos from the set of the action adventure film Dragonball, the adaptation from the popular anime of the same name, have been released. Check them out after the jump.
“Get Smart” Photos April 6, 2008 2:06 am
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Warner Bros. has released two new images from their upcoming summer comedy Get Smart. The film stars Steve Carell as Maxwell Smart, a super spy and Anne Hathaway as Agent 99. The film hits theaters on June 20, 2008.
“The Incredible Hulk” Promotional Video April 6, 2008 1:50 am
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National CineMedia has put up a brand new in-theater promotional video for this summer’s The Incredible Hulk. The clip is a mixture of clips from a few scenes in the movie and a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration of the film, featuring interviews with producer Kevin Feige and director Louis Leterrier. The Incredible Hulk, starring Edward Norton, hits theaters on June 13, 2008. Continue past the jump to check out the video.
“Heroes” Returns on September 15th, ‘Origins’ Dead April 4, 2008 1:55 pm
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Welcome back Heroes, but say goodbye to Heroes: Origins before it even begins. NBC has announced a return date for their hit sci-fi series for September 15th, with a special three-hour event. Things will get started at 8:00 with a clip show, and then followed by a two-hour Heroes film.
2007 Peabody Award Winners April 4, 2008 1:50 pm
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NBC’s 30 Rock, Showtime’s Dexter and AMC’s Mad Men were among the winners of the 2007 Peabody Awards, which were announced on Wednesday. Comedy Central’s The Colbert Report and Bravo’s Project Runaway were also awarded, marking the first time a reality series has taken home a Peabody. Click here for the full list.
Fox Renews “King of the Hill” April 4, 2008 1:48 pm
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Good news King of the Hill fans. Fox has renewed the veteran comedy for the 2008-09 season, the show’s 13th. The network has picked up 13 episodes of the series, with an option to add more should ratings warrant it. The comedy will begin airing in February-March 2009, with the remaining episodes held over for the 2009-10 season. All of the show’s cast are set to return. [THR]
“Quantum of Solace” Photos April 4, 2008 1:25 pm
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Filming is about half way done on Quantum of Solace, the latest film in the James Bond franchise. There’s a new report out from the set of filming in Chile, plus several new photos from the film. Quantum of Solace hits theaters on November 7, 2008. Highlights from the feature and the images follow after the jump.
“Religulous” Movie Poster April 4, 2008 1:05 pm
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The movie poster for Religulous from Bill Maher has been released. Directed by Larry Charles (Borat), Religulous is a documentary that stars comedian Bill Maher, host of HBO’s Real Time With Bill Maher (Friday night’s at 11:00 p.m. ET). The title is a mix of the two words “religion” and “ridiculous”, as the intent of the film is to mock the concept of religion and the problems Maher believes it causes in the world. Continue past the jump to check out the poster.
Dimension Looking to Remake “Short Circuit” April 4, 2008 1:04 pm
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Dimension Films has acquired the rights to remake the 1986 film Short Circuit. The original film introduced us to Number 5, a robot built by the military to be a highly sophisticated weapon. S.S. Wilson and Brent Maddock, who created the characters and wrote both Short Circuit films, have been hired to write the remake.
“Dollhouse” Casting News April 4, 2008 12:43 pm
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Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse has landed another castmember. TVGuide is reporting that English actress Olivia Williams has landed the role of Adelle in the Fox drama, the Dollhouse’s cold and sophisticated leader. Williams joins the already announced cast of Eliza Dushku, Tahmoh Penikett, Fran Kranz, Dichen Lachman and Enver Gjokaj.
ABC Making a Play for “The New Adventures of Old Christine? April 4, 2008 12:38 pm
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CBS’s The New Adventures of Old Christine has been doing well recently, thanks to its strong Two and a Half Men lead-in on CBS. However, the network has yet to pick it up for another season. TVGuide is reporting that ABC is in informal talks with Warner Bros. Television (who produces the show) and they are making a play for the Julia Louis-Drefus comedy The New Adventures of Old Christine, should CBS decide not to renew it.
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